[no obj.](of a benefit or sum of money) be received by someone in regular or increasing amounts over time (利益,钱款)产生;增长 financial benefits will accrue from restructuring. 经济利益将随着重建而增长。 [as adj. accrued]the accrued interest. 应计利息。 ■[with obj.]accumulate or receive (such payments or benefits) 积累;获得(款项,利益) they accrue entitlements to holiday pay. 他们将津贴累计入假日薪酬。 ■[with obj.]make provision for (a charge) at the end of a financial period for work that has been done but not yet invoiced 准备累算偿付
派生 accrual noun 语源
late Middle English : from Old French acreue, past participle of acreistre 'increase', from Latin accrescere 'become larger' (see accrete)